Wynnum / Manly Occupational Therapy

The Creating Music Story  modules are found on the  Music – Tracking the Milky Way  website (https://trackingthemilkyway.com/music). The Music Tutorials were commissioned by Gunnawirra Services and developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at 43 preschools in New South Wales in 2012.  'Creating Music Story' sessions are offered by Sandra Kirkwood for Preschool to Advanced learners using piano / keyboards and percussion. Individual or group sessions can be developed for particular locations. Invitation is made for involvement of family members, respected cultural leaders and Elders through the early childhood teachers and cultural services. Collaboration is important for learning which is based on the Reggio Emilia method. The Reggio Emilia method is explained on website,  Research – Gunawirra  as: the development of children, through character building, development of communication skills, self-restraint, self-discipline and ethical beha...

  Home and living | NDIS This quote from the Disability Royal Commission is helpful for preparing and justifying Home and Living reports: "All people with disability have the human right to live independently in the community regardless of how high their support needs are. This means providing access to services and support so people with disability can exercise choice and control..." Disability Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Final Report , October 2023. " Home Sweet Home - Strawbale House Build in Redmond Western Australia " by  Red Moon Sanctuary  is licensed under  CC BY 2.0 . The NDIS can assist participants to live independently.     Participants and their families can discuss their home and living goals as part of their planning conversation. A participant's plan will include the supports the NDIS will fund as well as the supports the participant will need to access through the housing system....

Significant dates for cultural events for 2024 - HealthBulletin Cultural events mark historically important dates. This recognition is important for supporting young people, their families, and communities. Here is a word from  Q-Crew in a video which reveals the vibrancy and enthusiasm of Quandamooka youth.   'Quandamooka Crew' film clip - YouTube : Filmed by Nikki Michail & Ant Broese, www.sustainabledreaming.org. The importance of each event is explained on Australian Indigenous Health Bulletin: Anniversary of the National Apology Day to Stolen Generations, Tuesday 13 February 2024 National Close the Gap Day, Saturday 21 March 2024 Harmony Week, Wednesday 20 to Tuesday 26 March 2024 National Sorry Day, Sunday 26 May 2024 National Reconciliation Week, Monday 27 May to Sunday 3 June 2024 Coming of the Light, Monday 1 July 2024 National NAIDOC Week, Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 July 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, Sunday 4 August 2024 Intern...